Is It Really Possible to Build a Life as an Artist?
For years, artists have been told a story. That it’s not a real career. That it’s irresponsible. That if you choose this path, you’re choosing…
Tag: artist mindset
You Are the Brand, Artist — and That’s Not a Bad Thing
If the word "marketing" makes you cringe, you're not alone. Most artists didn't pick up a brush, a camera, or a chisel to become a…
The Best Art Marketing Advice That No One Ever Told You
The Journey of an Artist No one said it would be easy. My mentor, Bill Jay, used to say that being an artist means “expressing actually…
What Happens When You Stop Hiding Your Story as an Artist
There’s a moment in many art careers that doesn’t get talked about enough. Not when you begin. Not when you succeed. But when you decide…
What It Really Takes to Sell Art Online
Have you noticed how casually people talk about selling art online? Post it! Share it! Link it! And somehow… success just appears and money rolls…
The Three Pillars of a Sustainable Working Artist Life
I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes a fulfilling life for a working artist, and I came up with three pillars. Tell me if…
The Truth About Professional Artists
Last weekend I learned an awful lot about the professional life of artists. I attended a conference that focused on arts graduates and how they’re…
The Wisdom of Great Artists
I am a lucky girl. I’ve spent my career surrounded by great artists, photographers, writers and poets. People whose names are known and works celebrated,…
How Moments Lead to Creative Breakthroughs
This picture of me is not the most glamorous, yet it’s my favorite. Let me explain. All my life I’ve been terrified of sharks. Truly…
Meet Working Artist Jeannie Motherwell
Jeannie Motherwell is an artist whose career has seen a solid, multi-layered path within the art field, in spite of the fact that she spent…
